Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Cucumber and tomato salad


The first cucumbers were plucked from the garden yesterday so we made this salad. It contains (all to taste, didn't measure anything out):

- cucumbers
- campari tomatoes
- red onions
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- feta (goat)
- fresh basil from the garden
- dill
- kalamata olives

Boo made her own salad of cucumbers, feta, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. We ate it along with baby spinach tossed in dressing topped with a salmon patty (care of Costo, it's Trident seafood brand and it's gluten free). We always have them in the freezer because they are easy to make and are really good. Just lightly oil a fry pan (we use Smart Balance) and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.

Did you know a lot of the feta you find at the grocery store is made from cow's milk? You'll have to look at the ingredients to determine if it's made from goat's milk because it'll specifically say so. Many people who are lactose intolerant can consume goat's milk. Check out this link for some FAQ's about goat cheese.

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